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Digital Piano Casio LK 265 Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Digital Piano Casio LK 265 Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Since 1946 Casio has been a manufacturer of electronic devices, including electronic keyboards, and today we will look at one of them: the Casio LK 265, a keyboard with illuminated keys (LK for Light Keys, all LKs have these illuminated keys) that makes learning much easier and thanks to its features and functions is ideal for children and people who want to start learning to play the keyboard, has a price of 183 euros, we go with its features:

  • 61 Sensitive keys (You can adjust the volume of the note depending on how you press it. And it is different from the counterbalance that is the weight of the keys on a piano) to the touch
  • 48 notes of polyphony (Number of notes that can be played at once. This includes accompaniments that also consume notes. So if you play over an accompaniment more notes will be accumulated)
  • 400 sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
  • It brings the basic effects on any keyboard and some interesting ones for electronic music: Hall, Dance Music, virtual room
  • 60 songs already configured
  • 100 types of rhythms (accompaniment rhythms that adapt to what you are playing. There are bossa nova rhythms, etc. Sometimes they are also known as accompaniment styles)
  • 100 types of settings that can be triggered with a single button
  • Transposition (Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. This is to be able to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept but it is made to facilitate the writing of an orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers)
  • LC display for easy setup
  • Metronome (Basic study element to study and practice the tempo of a piece of music)
  • Hull and line output
  • Mini-jack input for plugging in a player or similar
  • Microphone input and it will sound through your speakers. You can put effects on your voice.
  • Sustain pedal connection (The sustain pedal of a piano or keyboard is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key)
  • Two 2″ speakers, it’s ok to play at home.
  • Includes power supply but also supports batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 307 x 92 mm
  • It is light and weighs 3.6 kg

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It’s very interesting its function of illuminated keys because together with the 60 songs already configured allows us to have a repetition learning system, where we only have to press where we see a key that lights up and with practice and time, we can get to play a composition very quickly. (See the second video to understand better)

I have selected 2 videos for you:

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Now let’s compare the Casio LK 265 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Casio LK-265 vs. Casio LK-280

To be honest, these two models are almost exactly the same, both have their primary learning function which is the illuminated keys, which if you watched the videos, can also be turned off when we have had some time and experience of practicing with the instrument.

The main improvements of the LK 280 are: 200 more sounds, the sampler option to record loops of up to 10 seconds and play over them, record up to 6 tracks, or with the memory extension more, and slightly more powerful speakers. With all this we also have an increase in its price of almost 60 euros reaching 239 euros the Casio LK280

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio LK-265

Casio LK-280
  • Keyboard with illuminated keys to facilitate learning. Ideal for children
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 48 notes of polyphony
  • 400 sounds
  • It brings the basic effects on any keyboard and some interesting ones for electronic music: Hall, Dance Music, virtual room
  • 60 songs already configured
  • 100 types of rhythms
  • 100 types of settings that can be triggered by a single button
  • Transposition
  • LC display for easy configuration
  • Metronome
  • Hull and line output
  • Mini-jack input for plugging in a player or similar
  • Microphone input and it will sound through your speakers. You can put effects on your voice.
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • 2 2″ speakers, it’s ok to play at home.
  • Includes power supply but also supports batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 307 x 92 mm
  • It is light and weighs 3.6 kg
  • 61 illuminated and touch-sensitive keys
  • 48 notes polyphony
  • 600 sounds
  • 180 styles
  • 110 internal songs already configured
  • Learning system
  • Transposition function
  • LCD display for easy operation
  • Metronome
  • Sampler function to record percussion loops or musical passages and then play over them in a loop. Up to 10 seconds
  • Recording of up to 6 tracks
  • Memory expansion slot for SD or SDHC cards up to 32 Gb
  • SMF format player
  • Microphone input that will come out to the speakers and will allow us to sing while we play and put effects to the voice. Or record… It also includes a microphone
  • USB MIDI connection
  • Input for sustain pedal
  • Headphone and line output for live
  • 2 x 2.5W speakers that are ok for home rehearsal and practice
  • has a power supply included and supports batteries. It is also very portable with a weight of 4.5 kg and dimensions of 948 x 350 x 103mm (W x D x H)

And now a video of the Casio LK-280:

 

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Casio LK-280.

Casio LK-265 vs Yamaha EZ-220

Now let’s compare the Casio LK265, which as we already know is priced at 183 euros with a keyboard at almost the same price €195/$210/£177, the Yamaha EZ-220. Let’s put them face to face and see their differences and similarities:

  • Both keyboards have 61 illuminated touch-sensitive keys. Remember that sensitivity is the option to make dynamics when playing a composition, i.e. when a strong key is pressed, it sounds louder than another when pressed less strongly.
  • The Casio LK 265 has 400 sounds with 48 notes of polyphony and 100 styles/rhythms of accompaniment, while the Yamaha EZ-220 has 392 sounds with 32 notes of polyphony and 100 styles/rhythms.
  • Both have settings that can be activated with a button.
  • One notable difference is that the Casio LK265 has a microphone input, where the microphone is also included, as well as voice effects. This is a function not found on the Yamaha EZ-220.
  • Where the Yamaha stands out is the use of the Page Turner application that integrates into an iPad device and allows you to switch pages to the scores automatically and record audio on the device. Function that looks much like Chordana of the Casio LK265, where we have a learning application for tablet / smartphone both iOS and Android. (Below you will find a video explaining each application)
  • The weight of the Casio LK265 is 3.6Kg and its dimensions are: 946 x 307 x 92 mm (W x D x H), in the Yamaha EZ-220 the weight is 4.4 Kg and its dimensions are: 945 x 348 x 110 mm (W x D x H).
  • They both have the ability to use batteries which is great because it makes them much more portable.

We are going to put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio LK-265

Yamaha EZ-220
  • Keyboard with illuminated keys for easy learning. Ideal for children
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 48 notes of polyphony
  • 400 sounds
  • It brings the basic effects on any keyboard and some interesting ones for electronic music: Hall, Dance Music, virtual room
  • 60 songs already configured
  • 100 types of rhythms
  • 100 types of settings that can be triggered by a single button
  • Transposition
  • LC display for easy setup
  • Metronome
  • Hull and line output
  • Mini-jack input for plugging in a player or similar
  • Microphone input and it will sound through your speakers. You can put effects on your voice.
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • 2 2″ speakers, it’s ok to play at home.
  • Includes power supply but also supports batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 307 x 92 mm
  • It is light and weighs 3.6 kg
  • 61 illuminated touch-sensitive keys
  • 392 sounds
  • 100 styles
  • 100 songs
  • 32 notes of polyphony
  • Wireless integration with “Page Turner” for iPad and Audio-Recorder by “Page Turner
  • One-Click Configurations
  • Display with LCD technology
  • Internal learning system with 3 levels
  • Hull exit
  • Input for sustain pedal. But not included
  • USB MIDI
  • 2 x 2.5 Watt medium power speakers
  • Weight 4.4 kg and dimensions 94.5 x 34.8 x 11 cm
  • Batteries available and comes with charger
  • Possibility of use with batteries
  • It has a lectern

Yamaha App Page Turner video:

Now a video of Casio’s App Chordana:

And now a video of the Yamaha EZ-220

 

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha EZ-220.

Casio LK-265 vs Casio CTK-3500

Now we will put the comparison between these two Casios that are beginner or entry level. The Casio LK265 which as we have already mentioned has a price of 183 euro and the Casio CTK-3500 with a price of 150 euro, with a difference of only 30 euro since they are very similar keyboards (you can see it clearly in the comparative tables) we will see only their few differences:

  • As we talked about before, the LK series stands for Light Keys, or illuminated keys, a function that the CTK.3500 does not have.
  • The CTK-3500 has a Pitch Bend Wheel, which is used to change the pitch of a note while playing, a function that the LK265 does not have.
  • The Casio CTK 3500 has a dedicated USB-MIDI port for connection to a computer for use as a MIDI controller in a music composition/production program.

If it is for a child, the LK265 will be ideal, if the keyboard is for a teenager or adult, with aspirations to learn or experiment with MIDI the Casio CTK 3500 will be ideal.

Right now the new model of the Casio CTK 3500 is the Casio CT S300 which is the one to buy. Everything we have discussed in this comparison applies equally to the CR S300, which are virtually identical.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio LK-265

Casio CTK-3500
  • Keyboard with illuminated keys for easy learning. Ideal for children
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 48 notes of polyphony
  • 400 sounds
  • It brings the basic effects on any keyboard and some interesting ones for electronic music: Hall, Dance Music, virtual room
  • 60 songs already configured
  • 100 types of rhythms
  • 100 types of settings that can be triggered by a single button
  • Transposition
  • LC display for easy setup
  • Metronome
  • Hull and line output
  • Mini-jack input for plugging in a player or similar
  • Microphone input and it will sound through your speakers. You can put effects on your voice.
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • 2 2″ speakers, it’s ok to play at home.
  • Includes power supply but also supports batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 307 x 92 mm
  • It is light and weighs 3.6 kg
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 48 notes of polyphony
  • 400 sounds
  • includes the following effects: Hall, Dance Music, virtual room
  • 60 pre-recorded songs
  • 100 types of accompaniment – rhythm presets
  • 100 types of One-Touch Presets with easier switching while playing
  • comes with a learning system but it’s not much in these ranges
  • Pitch Bend Wheel
  • Transposition
  • LC display for improved usability
  • Metronome
  • USB-MIDI port
  • 3.5mm mini-jack audio input so you can plug in another instrument or player and play over it
  • Combined output for stereo headphones, so that it can be connected to an amplifier, for example
  • has a sustaining pedal connection
  • 2W speaker system (upgradeable but not bad for the price)
  • It is very light and easy to carry with a weight of 3.4 kg
  • Can be battery operated but includes AD-E95100 power supply

And now a video of the Casio CTK-3500

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Casio CTK-3500.

Casio LK-265 vs Yamaha PSR E363

Finally we will put the comparisons of the Casio LK265 that as we already know its price of 183 euros with the Yamaha PSR-E363 with a price of €198/$350/£180 that only have a difference of 15 euros. Let’s put them face to face and see their differences and similarities:

  • Both have 61 touch-sensitive keys, which in the case of the Casio LK265 have illuminated keys for learning purposes.
  • The Casio LK265 has 400 different sounds/loudspeakers, with 48 notes of polyphony and 100 styles/rhythms for accompaniment, while the Yamaha PSR-E63 has 574 sounds/loudspeakers, with 48 notes of polyphony and 165 styles/rhythms for accompaniment, in which we find more variety as we see is the Yamaha.
  • In terms of effects the Casio LK265 has: Reverb (10 types), Virtual Hall, Dance Music Effect, when the Yamaha PSR-E363 has Reverb, Chorus, Master EQ and Harmony.
  • Both keyboards have functions like: Arpeggiator, Transposition and Metronome. And learning systems that we have reviewed before.
  • A relevant difference is found in the microphone input of the LK265, which includes it and can be modified with many vocal effects. Both have a sustain pedal input.
  • The Yamaha PSR E363 has a USB-MIDI port, dedicated specifically to be connected to a computer and used as a MIDI controller in a music composition/production program.
  • The Casio LK265 has 2 x 2W speakers, and the Yamaha PSR-E363 has 2 x 2.5W speakers.
  • Both include their own power supply, and support batteries to operate.
  • The Casio LK265 has a weight of 3.6 kg and dimensions of 946 x 307 x 92 mm (W x D x H), while the Yamaha has a weight of 4.6 kg and dimensions of 945 x 368 x 118 mm (W x D x H).

A good comparison since on the one hand the Yamaha has a greater number of sounds, styles and effects, the USB MIDI function. While the Casio LK265 has illuminated keys and a microphone input, which can be modified with effects.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio LK-265

Yamaha PSR-E363
  • Keyboard with illuminated keys for easy learning. Ideal for children
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 48 notes of polyphony
  • 400 sounds
  • It brings the basic effects on any keyboard and some interesting ones for electronic music: Hall, Dance Music, virtual room
  • 60 songs already configured
  • 100 types of rhythms
  • 100 types of settings that can be triggered by a single button
  • Transposition
  • LC display for easy setup
  • Metronome
  • Hull and line output
  • Mini-jack input for plugging in a player or similar
  • Microphone input and it will sound through your speakers. You can put effects on your voice.
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • 2 2″ speakers, it’s ok to play at home.
  • Includes power supply but also supports batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 307 x 92 mm
  • It’s lightweight and weighs 3.6 kg
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 574 sounds (18 drum kits/SFX / 20 arpeggios / 339 XGlite)
  • 165 styles
  • 154 internal songs
  • 48 notes of polyphony
  • 2 track / 5 user song sequencer
  • 1-touch adjustment
  • Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Master EQ and Harmony
  • 150 arpeggio types
  • Duo mode
  • SMF formats 0 and 1
  • Registration memory
  • Metronome
  • Transposition
  • Includes Yamaha Education Suite
  • Backlit LC display
  • AUX input (stereo mini)
  • USB to host port
  • Headphone output
  • Input for sustain pedal
  • 2.5W 2-speaker system
  • Can be battery operated
  • Includes PA-130 power supply and lectern
  • IOS applications available for iPhone / iPod (requires i-UX1 cable (item #312469) not included)
  • Dimensions: 945 x 368 x 118 mm (width x depth x height)
  • Weight: 4.6 kg

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-E363:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR-E363.

Where to buy Casio LK 265

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

Thomann

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  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.
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Digital Piano Casio LK 136 Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Digital Piano Casio LK 136 Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Casio LK 136 Main Features

  • 61 keys with lights
  • 32 notes polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.)
  • 120 Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
  • 100 presets demo songs
  • Dance music effects
  • 70types of Rhythms (Accompanying rhythms that adapt to what you play. There are bossa nova rhythms, etc. Sometimes also known as accompaniment styles) Preset
  • pitch bend (Functionality that changes the sound wave of what you play and then returns to its original state) wheel
  • Common Effects: reverb (Reverberation effect which is a reflection effect of the sound), Chorus
  • Piano Learn mode
  • Transposition function
  • Metronome (Element of basic study to study and practice the tempo of a piece of music.)
  • LCD screen
  • Auto power-off function (energy saving)
  • headphone output
  • pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) connection
  • Has NOT midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes)
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • Two 2 W speakers system (not very powerfull)
  • Dimensions 946 x 307 x 92 mm
  • Weight: 3,5 Kg
  • Optional External power supply and can work with bateries also

Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano there’s no better than taking a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Casio LK 136 and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.

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Now let’s compare the Casio LK 136 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Casio LK 136 vs Casio CTK 1500

The digital piano Casio LK 136 is usually about 39 € more expensive than Casio CTK 1500, but with so little price difference this can vary.

The most important features of the Casio CTK-1500 keyboard !

  • With a well-designed 61-key layout, ideal for young musicians , the Casio CTK-1500 is the perfect keyboard for beginners to hone their skills and learn excellent techniques.
  • Its easy-to-use controls and interface can help you navigate through the various functions with ease.
  • With features like the 100-song bank , dance music mode and much more, enjoy playing the keyboard in a fun way.
  • The CTK-1500 is ideal for tomorrow’s musicians. It is packed with features that help beginners learn to play and enjoy creating their own music.
  • The new Dance Music mode , exclusive to Casio keyboards, allows you to become a DJ and create incredible dance floors.

5 advantages that will make you decide on the Casio CTK-1500 keyboard!

  • Easy learning .
  • Ideal for every beginner who wants to enter the world of piano.
  • Polyphony of 32 different voices .
  • Includes deactivation function of the right or left part of the keyboard , to practice lessons.
  • In addition to 120 sounds and 70 rhythms , the keyboard also has 100 songs with which you can learn to play.

And below a video of the Casio CTK 1500

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Casio CTK 1500 review

Casio LK 136 vs Casio LK 280

If you’re looking for your first digital keyboard and a virtual teacher that’s available 24/7, then the LK-280 model from Casio will certainly be the best choice to make.

Launched in 2011, this 61-key digital piano from the Japanese manufacturer has basically everything you need to start learning piano and music, from Lighted Keys to the integrated Step-Up Lesson System, and ships for the extremely competitive price of $199.

Key features of the Casio LK 280

  • 61 speed sensitive light keys
  • 400 tones
  • Automatic accompaniment with 100 rhythms
  • Wide selection of finished songs
  • Step-Up learning system
  • Audio input to connect external audio sources
  • microphone input

The Casio LK-280 combines powerful educational functions, 61 touch-sensitive keys, and dance music mode. These features will always keep you interested as well as help you to learn the piano in a more engaging and enjoyable way.

And below a video of the Casio LK 280

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Casio LK 280 review

Casio LK 136 vs Casio CTK 3500

Casio brand is famous for producing high-quality instrument at a very reasonable price. The Casio CTK-3500 is one of them that comes with an affordable price.

The price is around $100 and the keyboard is equipped with many useful features and functions you would associate with more expensive models, including various sounds, step-up lesson system, and Dance music mode, etc.

Casio CTK-3500 is an easy-to-operate portable keyboard with 61 touch-sensitive keys. It’s a solid option for beginners and kids to enjoy the fun of the music world and learn piano skills.

If you’re looking a keyboard for learning and entertainment, Casio CTK-3500 is well worth considering.

Conclusion

Casio CTK-3500 is a 61-key portable keyboard with touch-sensitive keys. It’s a solid option for beginners and kids to have fun and learn on. It’s loaded with lots of useful features and functions in a compact keyboard. Importantly, the low price is really appealing.

And below a video of the Casio CTK 3500

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Casio CTK 3500 review

Casio LK 136 vs Casio LK 265

The Casio LK-265 luminous keyboard guarantees an optimal start for all beginners in the use of the keyboard. A large selection of finished songs are already stored in the instrument, which can be easily rehearsed by means of 61 dynamic keys . You will be supported by the Step-Up learning system .

If you’re looking for a keyboard for learning on and having fun, you won’t go wrong with Casio LK-265.

Conclusion

Casio LK-265 is a 61-key touch-sensitive keyboard with light-up keys for learning. It’s specially designed for entry-level adult players and kid players to learn on. This keyboard can give them something that let them get interested and inspired to continue developing their music skills.

And below a video of the Casio LK 265

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Casio LK 265 review

Where to buy Casio LK 136

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

Check below related models with similar price and features:

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Digital Piano Casio CT X5000 Full Review Is it a good purchase?

Digital Piano Casio CT X5000 Full Review Is it a good purchase?

Casio is a Japanese company that produces various electronic products, including digital keyboards. One of these is the Casio CT-X5000, a keyboard for beginners and intermediate players that has many great features to get you started. With a price of €365/$520/£333 it is a keyboard with many possibilities and many sounds:

  • 61 keys with configurable touch sensitivity
  • 64 notes of polyphony (Number of notes that can be played at once. This includes accompaniments that also consume notes. So if you play on top of an accompaniment more notes will be accumulated)
  • Sound generator with AiX engine
  • 800 sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
  • 30 pre-installed songs
  • 235 types of rhythms (Rhythms of accompaniment that adapt to what you are playing. There are bossa nova rhythms, etc. Sometimes they are also known as accompaniment styles) Accompaniment preset, not bad this number of possibilities
  • Pitch-Bend Wheel
  • Four-phrase pads to improve usability
  • brings the following basic effects: reverb (Reverb effect), Chorus
  • Harmony
  • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) effects. These are digital effects that modify the sound of the keyboard)
  • 100 types of Arpeggios (The Arpeggio function allows you to play an entire passage of notes by pressing just one key. Many come pre-recorded and some keyboards allow you to create them)
  • One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions
  • Transposition (Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. This is to be able to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept but it is made to facilitate the writing of an orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers)
  • LC display for improved usability
  • Auto shut-off function (energy saving)
  • Combined headset/line connection
  • Pedal connection
  • Usb to Host Connector (This is a more modern MIDI connector. MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect your keyboard to your computer, record a sound track, and with certain programs pass what you have played to musical notes on a score with a single click. MIDI tracks store the information of the notes)
  • USB to Device Connector
  • Recorder who understands MIDI
  • It has a connection for a sustain pedal (The sustain pedal of a piano or keyboard serves to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key)
  • 2 very powerful 15W speakers
  • A very portable weight of 7 kg (it can even be carried in a meter)
  • Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear

 

demo-casio-ct-x5000

As you can see we have a keyboard with good features: a great amount of sounds reaching 800, 64 polyphonic notes that is not bad to start playing the keyboard (for sure with time you will need more and you will want to jump to another level), we have 235 different rhythms (with different musical genres) that serve as accompaniment, a Pitch Bend wheel and another important function are the 100 types of arpeggios that it offers, to compose or interpret diversity of compositions.

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Let’s continue to do a comparison to the Casio CT X5000 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Yamaha PSR-E463

First let’s compare these two digital keyboards our Casio CT-X5000 with a price of €365/$520/£333 and the Yamaha PSR -E463 which is currently priced at €285/$350/£259, making a difference of 80 euro between the two. We will put them face to face in order to verify their differences and similarities:

  • Both keyboards have 61 touch-sensitive keys, which means that when we play the keys loudly they’ll sound louder, and while we play less loudly, they sound quieter.
  • When it comes to sounds, the Casio CT-X5000 has 800 sounds with 64 polyphonic notes, while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has 758 sounds with 48 polyphonic voices. Polyphony is the maximum number of notes that can be played at the same time.
  • Both the Casio CT-X5000 and the Yamaha PSR-E463 have 235 different kinds of rhythms. That’s not bad for the level of keyboards we have. In addition to a pitch bend wheel that allows you to change the pitch (height) of the sound when playing.
  • Both keyboards have effects like: Chorus, Harmony, Reverb and Master EQ. They have functions of: Transposition, Metronome, and Arpeggios where the Casio has 100 types, and the Yamaha has 150 types.
  • In speakers, the Casio CT-X5000 has 2 very powerful 15W speakers, while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has a 2 x 6W speaker system. The Casio’s speakers are twice as powerful.
  • Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program.
  • The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has a weight of 6.6 kg and dimensions of 946 x 404 x 139 mm (Width, Depth and Height).
  • The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be powered by batteries, the Yamaha can.

Here’s a video of the Yamaha keyboard sound engine, the AWN Dynamic Stereo Sampling:

We found good options for digital keyboards, with their advantages and disadvantages. The Casio has slight advantages over the Yamaha. A greater amount of sound, a more powerful speaker system, the downside is that it can’t run on batteries if you want to play it on the street or in a place that doesn’t have power nearby. However, for the price, the Yamaha is still a good option.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Yamaha PSR-E463
  • 61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys
  • 64 notes of polyphony
  • Sound generator with AiX engine
  • 800 sounds
  • 30 pre-installed songs
  • 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities
  • Pitch-Bend Wheel
  • Four-sentence pads to improve usability
  • brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus
  • Harmony
  • DSP
  • 100 types of arpeggios
  • One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions
  • Transposition
  • LC display for improved usability
  • Auto shut-off function (energy saving)
  • Combined headset/line connection
  • Pedal connection
  • USB to Host Connector
  • USB to Device Connector
  • Recorder who understands MIDI
  • has connection for a Sustain pedal
  • 2 very powerful 15 W speakers
  • A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter)
  • Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear
  • Successor to the PSR-E453
  • 61 standard-size keys with dynamic sensitivity
  • 758 sounds
  • 235 styles
  • 48-voice polyphony
  • 1 One Touch Setting per style
  • Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Master EQ, Harmony
  • 150 types of arpeggios
  • Duo mode
  • MSF Format 0 & 1
  • Registration Memory
  • Metronome
  • Transposition
  • Backlit LC display
  • USB-to-Host
  • Auxiliary input (stereo mini jack)
  • Headphone connection
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • 2x 6 W speaker system
  • Battery operation possible
  • iOS-Apps available for iPhone/iPad (additional i-UX1 art cable required here – not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 404 x 139 mm
  • Weight: 6.6 kg
  • Includes Yamaha Education Suite, PA-150 power supply and score support

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-E463:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR-E463.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Yamaha PSR-EW410

First let’s compare these two digital keyboards our Casio CT-X5000 with a price of €365/$520/£333 and the Yamaha PSR-EW410 which is currently priced at €385/$470/£349, getting to a difference of 20 Euro between the two. With such a short difference, it is most likely that they can have the same features, or maybe not, we will see.

  • Let’s start by comparing the keys, the Casio CT-X5000 has 61 keys with touch sensitivity and 64-note polyphony, and the Yamaha PSR-EW410 has 76 keys with touch sensitivity and 64-note polyphony.
  • Both have 235 styles/rhythms that serve for accompaniment, both have the Pitch Bend wheel (which serves to change the pitch of the notes that are played), and effects such as: Reverb, Chorus and Delay. Transposition, Metronome and Arpeggio functions where the Casio has 100 types, and the Yamaha has 150 types.
  • In speakers, the Casio CT-X5000 has 2 very powerful 15W speakers, while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has a 2 x 12W speaker system. The Casio speakers are twice as powerful.
  • Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program.
  • The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), while the Yamaha PSR-EW410 has a weight of 8.4 kg and dimensions of 1179 x 138 x 413 mm (Width, Depth and Height).
  • The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be operated with batteries, when the Yamaha does allow this option.

A notable difference from the Yamaha PSR-E2410 and a feature that makes it stand out are its 2 Direct Controllers, also called spin regulators that filter and adjust the sound like on an analog synthesizer, plus its Tone Inflection wheel adjusts the tone of the sound making voices like Guitar, Sax or Trumpet sound real. Excellent input from Yamaha.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Yamaha PSR-EW410
  • 61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys
  • 64 notes of polyphony
  • Sound generator with AiX engine
  • 800 sounds
  • 30 pre-installed songs
  • 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities
  • Pitch-Bend Wheel
  • Four-sentence pads to improve usability
  • brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus
  • Harmony
  • DSP
  • 100 types of arpeggios
  • One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions
  • Transposition
  • LC display for improved usability
  • Auto shut-off function (energy saving)
  • Combined headset/line connection
  • Pedal connection
  • USB to Host Connector
  • USB to Device Connector
  • Recorder who understands MIDI
  • has a connection for a Sustain pedal
  • 2 very powerful 15 W speakers
  • A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter)
  • Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear
  • Successor to the PSR-EW400
  • 76 with dynamic sensitivity
  • 758 sounds
  • 48-voice polyphony
  • 235 styles
  • Pitch Bend
  • Rotation regulators
  • Reverb Effect
  • Chorus Effect
  • DSP effects
  • 150 types of arpeggios
  • Live! Grand Piano Sound
  • Master EQ
  • Dual function or layer
  • Split function
  • 5-Step Sequencer
  • Arpeggio function
  • Metronome
  • Transposition
  • USB MIDI
  • USB port for pendrive. You can record on it
  • Auxiliary audio input IN
  • Sustain pedal connection
  • Hull connection
  • Stereo line output
  • 2 very powerful 12 W speakers
  • Weight 8.4 kg and dimensions (W x H x D): 1179 x 138 x 413 mm
  • Includes power supply and lectern

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-EW410

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR-EW410.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Korg EK-50

Now we will continue with our comparisons, in this section we will have the Casio CT-X5000 that as we have already mentioned has a price of €365/$520/£333, along with a keyboard brand Korg, the model EK50 that currently has a value of €294/$450/£272, which give a difference of 69 euros. Let’s see your face to face:

  • Both keyboards have 61 touch-sensitive keys, so you can start studying the piano and playing compositions with musical dynamics.
  • In terms of sounds we see a remarkable difference, 800 sounds has the Casio CT-X5000 with 64 notes of polyphony and 235 rhythms / musical styles, when the Korg EK50 has 702 sounds with 64 voices polyphony and 280 rhythms / musical styles.
  • Both keyboards have effects such as: Chorus, Harmony, Reverb and Master EQ. They have functions of: Transposition, Metronome, and Arpeggios where the Casio has 100 types, but in the Korg we don’t have the option of Arpeggios.
  • In speakers, the Casio CT-X5000 has 2 very powerful 15W speakers, while the Korg EK-50 has a 2 x 10W speaker system.
  • Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program. In addition to a pitch bend wheel that allows you to change the pitch (height) of the sound when playing.
  • The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), when the Korg EK-50 has a weight of 7.5 kg and dimensions 994 x 392 x 132 mm (Width, Depth and Height).
  • The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be operated with batteries, the Korg can.

A relevant difference to the Korg EK50 is that it has an upgradeable operating system, which gives the instrument a somewhat longer life so that it can be used with new operating systems.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Korg EK-50
  • 61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys
  • 64 notes of polyphony
  • Sound generator with AiX engine
  • 800 sounds
  • 30 pre-installed songs
  • 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities
  • Pitch-Bend Wheel
  • Four-sentence pads to improve usability
  • brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus
  • Harmony
  • DSP
  • 100 types of arpeggios
  • One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions
  • Transposition
  • LC display for improved usability
  • Auto shut-off function (energy saving)
  • Combined headset/line connection
  • Pedal connection
  • USB to Host Connector
  • USB to Device Connector
  • Recorder who understands MIDI
  • has a connection for a Sustain pedal
  • 2 very powerful 15 W speakers
  • A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter)
  • Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear
  • 61 keys with touch response
  • Illuminated controls
  • LCD display with over 700 sounds (256 STS)
  • 280 styles + 16 musical styles (4 variations)
  • Flexible song player (MIDI, MP3 and WAV)
  • Powerful speaker system (2 x 10 W)
  • Programmable Set-List (4 x 10 banks)
  • 64 notes of polyphony
  • 4-position joystick
  • 6.3 mm L and R line output
  • USB to host port
  • USB port to device
  • Foot Control
  • 3.5 mm headphone port
  • 3.5 mm stereo audio input (Smartphone)
  • Can be operated with batteries (up to 5 hours of autonomy)
  • Song recorder
  • Upgradeable operating system
  • Weight: 7.5 kg
  • Dimensions: 994 x 392 x 132 mm

And now a video of the Korg EK50

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Korg EK50.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Yamaha PSR-S670

Now we will continue with our comparisons, in this section we will have the Casio CT-X5000 that as we have already mentioned has a price of €365/$520/£333, along with a Yamaha PSR-S670 keyboard that currently has a value of €598/£545, giving a difference of almost 240 euros. Big price difference, we will see if there is also a big difference between its functions and features:

  • Both keyboards have 61 touch-sensitive keys, so we can start studying piano, and playing compositions with musical dynamics.
  • The Casio CT-X5000 has 800 different sounds with 64 notes of polyphony and 235 rhythms/musical styles, while the Yamaha PSR-S670 has a total of 930 sounds with 64 notes of polyphony and 230 rhythms/musical styles.
  • Both keyboards have effects such as: Chorus, Harmony, Reverb and Master EQ. They have functions of: Transposition, Metronome, and Arpeggios where the Casio has 100 types, and in the Yamaha we also find the option but it’s not as worked on as in other models.
  • In speakers, both have 2 very powerful 15W speakers.
  • Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program. In addition to a pitch bend wheel that allows you to change the pitch (height) of the sound when playing and on the Yamaha modulation wheel.
  • The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), when the Yamaha PSR-S670 has a weight of 8.1 kg and dimensions 1004 x 410 x 137mm (Width, Depth and Height).
  • The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be operated with batteries, the Yamaha does have this option.

The Yamaha PSR-S670 surprises with both the quantity and quality of its mostly electric piano sounds, which have been sampled in high definition and quality. Below is a sample video so that you can hear the different sounds and have your own opinion of them.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Yamaha PSR-S670
  • 61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys
  • 64 notes of polyphony
  • Sound generator with AiX engine
  • 800 sounds
  • 30 pre-installed songs
  • 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities
  • Pitch-Bend Wheel
  • Four-sentence pads to improve usability
  • brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus
  • Harmony
  • DSP
  • 100 types of arpeggios
  • One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions
  • Transposition
  • LC display for improved usability
  • Auto shut-off function (energy saving)
  • Combined headset/line connection
  • Pedal connection
  • USB to Host Connector
  • USB to Device Connector
  • Recorder who understands MIDI
  • has a connection for a Sustain pedal
  • 2 very powerful 15 W speakers
  • A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter)
  • Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear
  • 61 touch-sensitive keys
  • 128-note polyphony
  • 416 sounds + 34 drum kits/SFX + 480 XG voices
  • 230 styles with 4 variations
  • 11 voices ‘Mega’, 19 voices Sweet!, 28 voices Cool!, 19 voices Live!
  • Reverb
  • Chorus
  • DSP effects
  • Master Equalizer
  • 16-track sequencer
  • Audio Player/Recorder (WAV)
  • Lyrics and Scores
  • Pitch and modulation wheel
  • USB to jack host
  • USB to device jack
  • Auxiliary input
  • Headphone output
  • Line output
  • 2 jacks for sustain pedal
  • 2 x 15W speaker system
  • Includes PA-300C power supply
  • Dimensions: 1004 x 410 x 137mm
  • Weight: 8.1kg

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-S670:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR – S670.

Where to buy Casio CT X5000

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